Cauliflower Pizza

Prep Time: 50 min Cook Time: 20 min
Servings: 2 Skill Level: easy

Cauliflower bound with a bit of egg, cheese, and cornstarch makes a surprisingly bread-like crust. Feel free to double or triple the crust recipe and freeze the parbaked extras for later.

Ingredients

For the crust:

  • 1 pound chopped cauliflower (from 1/2 large or 1 small cauliflower head)
  • 1/4 cup crumbled, lightly packed goat cheese
  • 1/4 cup lightly packed grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • Big pinch salt and pepper

For the toppings:

  • 1/4 – 1/3 cup of your favorite tomato sauce, homemade or store-bought
  • 1/2 cup lightly packed grated mozzarella
  • 1/4 cup lightly packed crumbled goat cheese
  • 1/4 cup drained Pearls Specialties Sliced Kalamata Greek Olives
  • Big pinch red pepper flakes
  • A big handful arugula leaves, washed and spun dry
  • Extra virgin olive oil, for finishing

Cooking Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. In a food processor, pulse the cauliflower until it has a fine, couscous-like consistency. In a largesaucepan, bring 1 inch of water to a simmer with 1 teaspoon of salt. Add the cauliflower, cover, and steam for 4 minutes. Drain the cauliflower, rinse it in cold water, and drain well.
  3. Place the cooked cauliflower in a large, clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much of the liquid as you can. Place the dry, cooked cauliflower in a large bowl and add the goat cheese, parmesan, egg, cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
  4. Place the “dough” on a rimless baking sheet lined with parchment paper and pat it into an 8-inch round, 1/4-inch thick.
  5. Bake the crust until golden and firm, 30-35 minutes. Top with tomato sauce, mozzarella, goat cheese, olives, and pepper flakes and bake until the cheese is bubbly, 8-10 minutes.
  6. Slide the pizza onto a cutting board and let cool for 5 minutes to firm the crust. Top with the arugula and a drizzle of olive oil and serve right away.

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